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charliebee23's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If you love it when characters are messy and dramatic and awful, you'll love this. The gods suck so, so bad. They're all petty and annoying. Neil and Alice carry the story in a cute way, though I didn't find extensive depth in their characters. I liked Phillips' take on a modern day mythology, and genuinely loved the end of the novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual content
kindra_demi's review against another edition
I could not get into how weird this was written. It felt like the author often didn't want to use a word so they just used thesaurus on microsoft. The premise is really interesting, but I can't get into the story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
arthisthoe's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
this was the weirdest retelling i've read so far.... so many reviews call it a comedy, but it didn't really vibe with my sense of humor. i enjoyed it for sure, but it's weird. i wish it expanded less on the lives of the human characters and more on the problems of the gods. also ... apollo is a hot mess but it wasn't allll his fault ... r.i.p apollo lol
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Stalking
bexh's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol
sarahyllescas's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Most of the book is their simple lives. The biggest conflict isn't introduced until waaay later, after the middle of the book. Super entertaining and loveable characters though!!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
vanhalenreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was probably one of the most interesting Greek mythology retellings I have ever read--and I've read a lot of them. In a way, it was also one of the more accurate retellings in terms of how the gods were portrayed. Despite living in the 21st century with all of its progressiveness and change, the gods are still as vulgar, spiteful, and uncaring as ever. It makes for an engaging, delightful read. The dynamic between two "Average Joe" mortals and these Olympians long past their prime is something you'll wish you had more of. Gods Behaving Badly takes you on a journey that you weren't quite prepared for, but you'll be happy you took when all is said and done. Also, I love Artemis. She deserves the world.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Incest, Sexual assault, and Sexual content